The Depths: Lightroot Survey
Side Adventure
CategoryThe Depths
RegionThe Depths
DifficultyHard
Steps4
Rewards4

The Depths: Lightroot Survey

The Depths
The Depths
Difficulty: Hard
4 Steps

Adventure Overview

Robbie at Lookout Landing has been researching the Lightroots in The Depths and their connection to the surface shrines. He wants you to activate at least 30 Lightroots and report back with findings. Each Lightroot banishes Gloom from surrounding areas and reveals the surface map above.

Prerequisites

Speak with Robbie at Lookout Landing or Hateno Ancient Tech Lab

Have descended into The Depths at least once

Rewards

Ancient Hero's Aspect (costume) — after all 120 Lightroots

Robbie's Research Notes (lore)

Zonaite and Crystallized Charges from Lightroot rewards

Depths map expanded

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1

Get Robbie's Assignment

Speak with Robbie about his research into the Depths. He explains the Lightroot-Shrine connection — each Lightroot's name is an anagram of the shrine above it. He asks you to activate Lightroots systematically.

2

Explore the Depths

Descend into The Depths from any surface chasm. Navigate using the dim light from Brightbloom Seeds and already-activated Lightroots. Mark Lightroots on your map as you find and activate them.

3

Combat the Gloom

Clear Gloom-infected enemies near Lightroots to safely activate them. Bring Sundelion (found in the Sky) to cook Gloom-clearing meals. Avoid standing in Gloom pools — they reduce your maximum hearts.

4

Report Back to Robbie

After activating 30 Lightroots, return to Robbie with your findings. He'll have more research notes based on your exploration data and reward you for your contribution to understanding the Depths.

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